Millbrae, CA vs South El Monte, CA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Millbrae

62.1

#1874 nationally

vs

South El Monte

62.5

#1853 nationally

Millbrae leads in crime level (5.6 vs 12.8). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $67,724). South El Monte leads in cost of living index (148 vs 287).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Millbrae, CA South El Monte, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.1 (#1874) 62.5 (#1853)
Population 22,087 19,032
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $2,055,633 $759,990
Median Household Income $146,649 $67,724
Average Commute 28.7 min 27.7 min
Walk Score 55 61
Crime Level 5.6 12.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 287 148
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+50.3 D+32.9